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Periyar: Caste, Nation and Socialism
Periyar: Caste, Nation and Socialism published by People’s Literature Publications, Mumbai is a fascinating conversation between S V Rajadurai and Vidya Bhushan Rawat which brings out numerous hitherto unknown...
Free Teesta Setalvad: Voices of solidarity intensify
As the human rights defender moves Gujarat High Court for bail, protests and meetings continue in different cities
CAA to be implemented after completion of Covid vaccination drive?
The Act had been passed in August 2019, but is yet to be implemented as rules have not been framed yet
MGNREGA ‘Under Attack’? Rural Workers Demand Increased Budgetary Allocations
At the call of NREGA Sangharsh Morcha, rural workers from over 15 states started a three-day protest at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday.
Victory! CJP helps another Assam woman defend her Indian citizenship before FT
CJP Team -
Asiya Bibi of Goalpara had been hounded with three separate FT cases!
Over one crore ration cards cancelled in UP since 2017
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Agnipath Scheme: Some unanswered questions
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Order in Teesta Setalvad and RB Sreekumar’s bail applications likely to be passed on July 28
Court said it needed time to examine all documents submitted
Census data not for preparing NRC: Home Ministry
This will be the first digital Census, where people will be able to upload their own information via computers and mobile phone apps
No accurate data about illegal foreign nationals: Home Ministry
Ministry says existing laws enough, no refugee policy required
Supreme Court orders release of Mohammed Zubair on interim bail in all UP Police FIRs
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